Kaethe Hale

THEBES, Ill. -- Kaethe Brigette Matz Hale, 81, originated from Germany, passed away at home on Aug. 1, 2022, in Thebes.

Preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Hale; three children, Larry Peter, Robert Gene and Tina Marie (Sissom); and two grandchildren, Robert Neil and David Earl.

She is survived by five children, David, Tommy, Ronnnie (Anita), Hope (Jack) McHughs, and Randy; 23 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of family and close friends.

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m.on Wednesday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will follow the service at Rose Hill Cemetery in Thebes.

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Arrangements have been entrusted to Crain Funeral Home.